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Back to the Basics Recipes

Basic recipes such as condiments, sauces, seasonings and spices, and non-food recipes (like household cleaners, crafts, and pet food)

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Basic
Basic Recipes

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In cooking, the basics are important. These recipes will help you make ingredients from scratch and come up with substitutions when you're out of something.

Condiment
Condiment Recipes

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Mustards, butters, chutney, relishes, etc

Cooking for Your Pet
Cooking for Your Pet Recipes

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Recipes for your pet - no reason the four-legged family members can't have a gourmet meal!

Jams and Jelly
Jams and Jelly Recipes

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Jams, jellies, preserves, marmalades and other canned items

Miscellaneous Basic
Miscellaneous Basic Recipes

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Non-food recipes such as cleaners, playdough, shampoo

Mixes and Make Your Own
Mixes and Make Your Own Recipes

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Mixes you can make ahead of time and store for later use. Great for once a month cooking. Making your own mixes can also save you money.

Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing Recipes

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Salad dressing, vinaigrette, etc. Everything from thousand island to peppercorn ranch to balsamic vinaigrette.

Sauce
Sauce Recipes

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Sauces and gravies

Seasoning and Spice
Seasoning and Spice Recipes

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Spices and seasonings to spice up your cooking

Marinade and Rub
Marinade and Rub Recipes

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Marinades and rubs for meat and poultry

Cooking Tips & Hints
Cooking Tips & Hints Recipes

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Helpful hints, cooking instructions, etc